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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.70, 2,045.25 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.70, 2,045.25 and 632.88 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.70 : 2,045.25 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.70/2,045.25 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.70x = 2,045.25 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.70x = 1,294,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,397.82/1,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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